Dance Opportunities for Teens in "Bye Bye Birdie" Show
Seeking teenagers for "Bye Bye Birdie" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: When the draft selects rock star Conrad Birdie, his fans are devastated, but none more than struggling songwriter Albert Peterson, whose song Birdie was just about to record. Albert’s longtime girlfriend, Rosie, pushes Albert to write a new tune that Birdie will perform on television to a fan selected in a contest. The scheme works, with young Ohio teenager Kim McAfee declared the winner, but no one has counted on the jealous wrath of her boyfriend. Additional info: Singing: Perform a verse and chorus (about a minute, a minute and a half). You will need to bring an accompaniment track if planning to sing with backing. A speaker will be provided. Dancing: Perform one of two prepared dances. Two dance videos will be provided for choice (one for dancers and one for movers). Those auditioning will need to prepare one of the two types of dance videos for them to learn. Acting: Cold reads during the audition time slot. SHOW DATES: July 11-13 & Jul 18-20 at Hendricks Live! in Plainfield, Indiana If interested, please apply.
14 roles
Rock star and teen idol (Range: Ab2-Gb4)
Determined and self-possessed (Range: G3-Ab5)
Kim’s younger brother (Range: D3-D4)
Sweet Apple teenager. Teen chorus (Range: D4-F5)
Teen chorus. Speaks Act I, Scene 5; Act I, Scene 7 (Range: D4-F5)
Sweet Apple teenager and Mayor’s daughter. Teen chorus
Teen chorus. Speaks Act I, Scene 2 (Range: D3-F#4)
Teenage singer (non-speaking)
Teen chorus. Speaks Act I, Scene 5
voice; Act I, Scene 5; Act II, Scene 7
Non-speaking
Non-speaking
Non-speaking
Teen girls chorus. Speaks Act I, Scene 4